Love, beach, and island happiness. Barbara is actually grounded in life. However, after separating from her husband, she urgently needs a break. On a whim, the esteemed judge travels to visit her relatives in Sylt. Upon arriving on the island, she meets the cheerful street artist Peter, who immediately captivates her with his charm. Yet Peter's carefree nature clashes with Barbara's orderly life. As if that weren't challenging enough, during a walk on the beach, she encounters an old friend who is on the verge of making the biggest mistake of her life. The holiday idyll is over. Barbara drops everything and rushes to help her friend. An island novel about love, friendship, and the sometimes rocky path to happiness.